How Boston condo “Private Listings” screw the elderly
Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent
How Boston condo “Private Listings” screw the elderly
A Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia working paper shows that private “pocket listings” significantly disadvantage homeowners over age 70, resulting in lower sales returns and higher risks of predatory double-ending.
The research highlights that off-MLS strategies and dual agency practices, which often benefit brokers, contribute to this financial penalty for elderly sellers. Read the full analysis at The Real Deal.
Click to View Ford Realty’s Google Reviews

Ford Realty Beacon Hill – Condo for Sale Office
Boston condos for sale – Ford Realty Inc
Updated: Boston Condos for Sale Blog 2025
Byline – John Ford Boston Beacon Hill Condo Broker 137 Charles St. Boston, MA 02114